edibility

noun

Definition of edibilitynext
as in digestibility

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Recent Examples of edibility Refrigerating avocados in the vegetable drawer can extend their freshness while maintaining their green color and edibility. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Tumbleweed’s lone saving grace is the edibility of its young shoots. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 The edibility status of Amanita muscaria is complicated. — Matt Kasson, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025 Unfortunately, there’s a direct correlation between cuteness and edibility, which makes jerboas all kinds of skittish. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edibility
  1. digestibility
  2. palatability
  3. tastiness
  4. deliciousness
Noun
  • Traditional sourdough uses a natural starter and a long fermentation process to develop flavor, texture, and digestibility without additives, Gavin says.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026
  • Protein Digestibility and Bioavailability A key factor in determining the quality of a protein powder is protein digestibility.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
Definition of digestibility
Noun
  • Hydration during matches is not just about replacing fluid losses but also maintaining fuel intake, with carbohydrates supporting energy demands and electrolytes improving the palatability of drinks, helping players drink more.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Bitch, despite being created with Reed in tandem with My Face Hurts From Smiling, leans more pop and R&B with lyrics that may have been dulled down for palatability.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Definition of palatability
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  • Beans are healthy and cheap, but bean champions are also talking up their tastiness too.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
  • Luckily, Wendy’s gets it and has just announced its upcoming spring menu, which includes tastiness from the drinks to the burger section.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of tastiness
Noun
  • For those who want ice cream regularly stocked and ready in the freezer, Bergamotto also found a subscription service that delivers pints of deliciousness to your door.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • Soccer fans coming to the US for the World Cup are discovering the deliciousness of ranch dressing and trying to bring bottles home in their luggage.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2026
Definition of deliciousness

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“Edibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edibility. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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